What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen is to train and fly and bus which costs €95 - €260 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 19m and costs €95 - €260.

How far is it from Cardiff to Skibbereen?

The distance between Cardiff and Skibbereen is 570 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Skibbereen without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 14h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skibbereen?

There are 161+ hotels available in Skibbereen.

Cardiff to Skibbereen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
8h
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Skibbereen
11h 19m
€100–260
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
5. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
14h 20m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick SquareT11 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
5. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
19h 4m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Skibbereen
11h 25m
€147–210
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
8h 59m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
9h 10m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
11h 6m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
10h 47m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
15h 20m
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
16h 32m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen.

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Distance: 569.7 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skibbereen, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Skibbereen. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Skibbereen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skibbereen via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 14h 20m.

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